Southern Utah University (SUU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	1,004
Student to faculty ratio	23 to 1
Acceptance rate	89%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	55%

Located in Cedar City, Utah, SUU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 89% indicates that SUU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Southern Utah University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 73% at SUU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,726

Cost of attendance at Southern Utah University in 2022 for students from Utah.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average	$6,668
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,542

Cost of attendance at Southern Utah University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average	$19,595
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Southern Utah University received on average $9,899 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,899

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	624	29%	$6,879	$4,292,772
Other Federal Grant	1,928	88%	$2,852	$5,499,181
State Grant/Scholarships	507	23%	$1,956	$991,675
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,816	83%	$7,126	$12,941,623
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,963	90%	$9,899	$19,432,479

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southern Utah University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southern Utah University students is 54.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.5%.

54.7%

asian 33.3% 5 students
African American 37.1% 13 students
white 58.4% 529 students
unknown 43.8% 28 students
hawaiian 52.2% 12 students
hispanic 49.5% 49 students
International Students 42.9% 27 students
Mixed Race 100.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big Sky Conference
Basketball Big Sky Conference
Track and Cross Country Big Sky Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Southern Utah University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southern Utah University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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